Sri Lanka – UK Foreign Office Update – 29 May It is now over a month since the bombing outrage in Sri Lanka. The island is returning to normality, although rather reassuringly you do see more evidence of security as you travel around the island. This is especially in the more developed areas. Some European […]
Sri Lanka – Updated 25 April
First of all our condolences and sympathy go out to all those who were directly impacted by the heinous attacks on several churches and hotels over the Easter celebration. We continue to monitor the situation on an hourly/daily basis, taking advice from various sources within the country. We are also influenced by the advice of […]
Sri Lanka Introduce Free Visa on Arrival for UK Tourists
For a trial period of six months from 01 May through to 31 October 2019, UK clients will have visa-free access for holidays in Sri Lanka.
DK & MH Revisit Tenerife
Marie-Helene was on the island in 2018 but it was my first time for seven years, so I noticed quite a few changes. We really enjoyed our short break. Recharged the batteries nicely. We travelled around a lot, visited Los Gigantes (mountains by the sea) and so many little villages… Read about the rest of our trip here.
Istoria Hotel Santorini – NEW2CHIC!
NEW2CHIC! Istoria Hotel Santorini delivers a simple and rather Chic Greek elegance.
3 Easily Accessible Beach Retreats in Khao Lak, Thailand
There are now many hotels in Khao Lak, some established others new.
Here we highlight Three Easily Accessible Beach Retreats in Khao Lak – All top quality. For convenience, we shall describe them as Trusted, Something Different and New.
Refresh Yourself in Indonesia!
Refresh yourself in Indonesia with a superb combination of hillside romance with Capella Ubud Bali and the luxurious island escapism of Nihi Sumba
Top Ten Hotels of 2018 by DK from Chic Locations
With the start of a new year, maybe it’s time for reflection and to make new promises? At the commencement of 2018, I made a resolution to take things a little easier and to travel a little less. No chance of either in my line of work. In fact, looking at my used flights I […]
Two Nights in Singapore – A Constantly Evolving City Full of Surprises!
DK and MH ended their quick-fire 2018 tour around the region with two nights in Singapore. DK has visited the city well over 100 times. For MH it was a repeat visit after an absence of almost 15 years.
An Overdue Journey to Bali
David Kevan has probably been to Bali over 60 times, but this was MH’s first time visiting. from her account here we can tell it was well worth the wait. Fantastic scenery, amazing hotels, and so many wonderful dining options. Truly an overdue journey to Bali for her, but now that she has had a taste, she can’t wait to go back!
Hong Kong Revisited 2018
DK and MH from Chic Locations return to Hong Kong as part of a mini tour around the region. Here David Kevan recounts his 3-day whirlwind return to one of his favourite destinations.
Wok and Stroll to Find Unique Experiences
Wok and Stroll to Find Unique Experiences – Your next surprise is just around the corner I really enjoy walking around the more traditional areas of the big cities in South East Asia. I find you get can really get into the soul of the place if you are willing to get lost and explore. […]
